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Deftones will return to Paris, France on Friday, September 6 for a headlining performance at Le Zenith. Tickets will go on-sale this Friday, February 22 at 10am local time, HERE.
Tickets are now available to purchase for this year's Carolina Rebellion festival on 5/4. Tickets are also now on-sale for the recently added Deftones headline shows in in Oklahoma City, OK on 4/28, Springfield, MO on 4/29 and St. Louis, MO on 5/1. For full details and to purchase tickets, click HERE.
Deftones will be performing at this years Carolina Rebellion festival on Saturday, May 4 in Rockingham, NC. Full line up can be found HERE. Additionally, the band will be playing headline shows in Oklahoma City, OK on April 28, Springfield, MO on April 29 and St. Louis, MO on May 1. Pre-sale tickets for these headline shows are now available to purchase HERE. General on-sale is Friday, February 8 at 10am EST.
4/28 Oklahoma City, OK Diamond Ballroom
4/29 Springfield, MO Gillioz Theater
5/1 St. Louis, MO The Pageant
Deftones will be performing at the first ever Ozzfest Japan on May 11. Tickets are now on-sale to purchase HERE.
Deftones' KOI NO YOKAN is now available to order through Deftones.com, which includes 180g single vinyl housed in a gatefold jacket and Limited to 1K foil stamped numbered jackets.
Deftones have added a few additional dates to their North American tour this March. They will be performing in Toronto, ON on March 1, Montreal, QC on March 3 and Nashville, TN on March 15. Details below. Pre-sale for these shows will start tomorrow at 10am local time, HERE. Canadian shows will go on-sale Friday, January 18th and Nashville will go on-sale Saturday, January 19.
3/1 Toronto, ON Kool Haus
3/3 Montreal, QC Metropolis
3/15 Nashville, TN Marathon Music Works
Tickets for Deftones' North American tour dates this coming March are now on-sale, HERE. All tickets will be honored for the re-scheduled dates at New York's Terminal 5 (currently sold out) and Boston's House of Blues, and if needed, refunds are available at the point of purchase. Full tour dates below:
3/4 Rochester, NY Main Street Armory
3/5 Boston, MA House of Blues
3/6 Huntington, NY Paramount Theatre
3/8 Atlantic City, NJ House of Blues
3/9 New York, NY Terminal 5 SOLD OUT
3/10 Montclair, NJ Wellmont Theatre
3/12 Stroudsburg, PA The Sherman Theatre
3/13 Norfolk, VA The Norva
3/16 Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues
3/17 Atlanta, GA The Tabernacle
3/19 Miami, FL Fillmore Miami Beach
3/21 St. Petersburg, FL Jannus Live!
3/22 Orlando, FL Hard Rock Live
3/23 Mobile, AL Soul Kitchen
3/25 Baton Rouge, LA The Varsity Theatre
3/26 Corpus Christi, TX Concrete Street Amphitheater
3/27 Pharr, TX Pharr Entertainment Center
3/29 Austin, TX Austin City Limits Live at Moody Theater
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Pittsburgh Passion kicks off its 11th season of action in the Woman's Football Alliance when The Passion host Washington D.C. at 7 p.m. April 6 at the Highmark Stadium in Station Square.
With 62 teams, the WFA is the largest and fastest growing women's tackle football league in America. It is a full-contact football league.
The home opener's theme is "Honoring Those Who Serve." As a courtesy, all military, police, firefighters and veterans who wish to attend the game will be recognized at halftime and will have the opportunity to meet the players after the game.
One of the Passion's standouts is Rachel Wojdowski. The Bethel Park High School graduate is in her third season. The daughter of Jack and Sue Wojdowski is a wide receiver for the Passion. By day, she is the director of basketball operations for the Duquesne University women's basketball team.
After traveling to New York for a game April 20, the Passion return home to host the Columbus Comets on April 27.
Admission is $15. Visit pittsburghpassion.com or ticketmaster.com to purchase tickets online.
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Melrose Hostel offers comfortable accommodation in a beautiful old building overlooking Melrose Abbey, the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart. Priorwood, the Hostel, was a Georgian mansion - much extended by later occupants - and converted to a Youth Hostel in 1946. Surrounded by its own grounds, it overlooks Melrose Abbey and offers accommodation for 86 guests to a very high standard.
Accommodation at The George & Abbotsford Hotel comprises a total of 30 bedrooms including single, twin and double rooms, larger triple and family rooms, and for a touch of luxury - our four poster room.
With each of our rooms offering en-suite bathroom facilities, colour television, direct dial telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities we are sure your stay will be a comfortable one.
All 30 bedrooms are en-suite with satellite television, hospitality tray and direct dial telephone.
Distance from path: Start of route
Set in Melrose's picturesque 18th century Market Square, Burts was built in 1722 as a comfortable home for a local dignitary and still reflects much of the period charm of that time. A listed building due to it architectural significance, Burts has been carefully extended and modified to offer all you would expect of a first class hotel.
In the centre of Melrose and close to the Abbey, Dunfermline Guest house provides a good standard of comfortable accommodation. Melrose has a good selection of places for your evening meal. 50 yards from the start of St. Cuthberts Walk
Location and supplementary information [view map]20 yards from Melrose Abbey car park
Distance from path: on route
OS reference: 546341
A warm welcome awaits all our guest when you step across the threshold of Dunfermline House Bed & Breakfast. Once inside you will be impressed by the high standard of decor and the friendly service.
Located centrally in the beautiful Border Town of Melrose, all the communities many attractions and facilities are only a few steps away. From every bedroom window there are beautiful views of either Melrose Abbey or the Eildon Hills. Dunfermline House, although in the very heart of Melrose, is situated in a quite location. Once inside you will be impressed by the high standard of decor and the friendly service.
Tastefully decorated with a blue and white theme and natural wood finishes, the accommodation is self-contained, affording good privacy for guests. There is a sitting/dining room on the ground floor and the en-suite double and twin bedrooms are on the upper floor. The bedrooms have comfortable chairs, TV and a tea/coffee making facility. Tasty, well presented Border breakfasts are served in the comfortable dining room.
Location and supplementary information [view map]Fiorlin is a detached house of character set within its own walls in a quiet location near the town centre. There is ample private parking and secure storage for bicycles in this area of cycle trails and quiet side roads.
Distance from path: on route
One of Melrose�s best loved inns is The Kings Arms in the High Street. A former coaching inn which dates back almost 300 years. The Kings Arms is in the centre of Melrose and close to the start of the walk. Evening meals are available.
Cottage sleeping four also available.
Distance from path: On route
Alternatively, you might like to try the following hotels just outside Melrose...
Dervaig, Berwick on Tweed, 1 mile back from Melrose.The Cottage Inn, Craster, 1 mile back from Melrose.
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Crown Point bed & breakfast with a restaurant
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Simply enter your Nectar card number on the confirmation page. Your points will be credited 30 days after your trip is complete. *Offers may apply
Situated near the airport, in Crown Point, this bed & breakfast is close to Fort Millford and Pigeon Point Beach. Area attractions also include Gulf City Mall and Turtle Beach.
Property Features
In addition to a roundtrip airport shuttle and a ferry terminal shuttle, Native Abode features a restaurant and complimentary wireless Internet access.
Room Amenities
LCD televisions include premium digital channels. Guestrooms also feature beds with pillowtop mattresses, kitchenettes, and complimentary wireless Internet access.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Hotel Amenities
- General
The bed & breakfast offers a restaurant. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. This 3-star property offers access to a technology helpdesk and technology support staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a ferry terminal shuttle are complimentary for guests. This Crown Point bed & breakfast also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Complimentary parking is available on site.
Native Abode is a smoke-free property.
- Business services
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Airport transportation (complimentary)
- Total number of rooms - 5
- Number of floors - 1
- Cell phone/mobile rental
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Free breakfast
- Computer rental
- Concierge desk
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Ferry terminal shuttle (complimentary)
- Technology support staff
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Secure parking
- Garden
- Restaurant
- Room service (limited hours)
- Free guest parking during stay
- Year Built 2007
- Complimentary reception
- Smoke-free property (fines apply)
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Technology helpdesk
- Television in lobby
- Tour assistance
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi, Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Free parking, Free guest parking during stay, Secure parking
- Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- DVD player
- Premium bedding
- Balcony
- Ceiling fan
- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Complimentary newspaper
- Access via exterior corridors
- Direct-dial phone
- Free international calls
- Kitchenette
- Complimentary bottled water
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower only
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- In-room safe
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Digital TV service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Down comforter
- Individually furnished
- Individually decorated
- Pillowtop mattress
- Dining
A complimentary breakfast is offered.
Native Abode has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
- Recreation
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Playground nearby
Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time ends at 6 PM
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Special check-in instructions:
If you are arriving later than 6:00 PM, please notify the hotel of your estimated arrival time. Whenever possible, early check-in can be facilitated (at an additional cost).
- Check-out
Check-out time is 11 AM
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: MasterCard, Visa
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 17 years old.
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
- Fees
- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- An early check-in fee will be charged
- Additional Details
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.


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You've seen them on NBC's "America's Got Talent," now YOU can play along…LIVE at The Quad in Las Vegas. Grab drumsticks and an instrument as you enter the theater, or just kick back and watch the most exciting show on the Strip!
"We couldn't be happier to kick-off 2013 in our new home at The Quad. The central location on The Strip is perfect for our all-ages show," said band leader Justin Spencer. "We've added in a lot of new creative elements to expand our appeal and allow us to connect with our audiences on a deeper and even more interactive level. We're really excited."
Produced by one of Las Vegas' most highly-regarded producers, David Saxe, the new Recycled Percussion show promises to be the most impressive yet. The show has been rocking the Las Vegas Strip for over two years with an unprecedented combination of extreme percussion, engaging humor and extraordinary athleticism. Whether playing on buckets, ladders, grinders or sinks, Recycled Percussion's boundless energy and creativity are sure to blow audiences away.
"Recycled Percussion is exactly what the future of Vegas entertainment is all about. It's exhilarating to work with guys who are crazy enough to try every hysterical idea I throw at them. They are so clever and talented," said producer David Saxe.
In what can only be described as the most interactive show in Las Vegas, upon entrance to the show guests are equipped with a drumstick and instrument, encouraging them to play along to the junk rock fun.
"As we continue to update the offerings at the recently re-named Quad Resort & Casino, it's only fitting that we bring to our Showroom a production like Recycled Percussion," said Rick Mazer, president of the center Strip property. "Like The Quad, Recycled Percussion embodies the feeling of fun and connectivity, and I know that our guests will enjoy the interactive nature of one of the most exciting shows on the Las Vegas Strip."
Formed in 1994 in New Hampshire at a high school talent show, Recycled Percussion's first performance gave birth to the style of music now known as junk rock. Justin Spencer, who has been named the world's "fastest extreme drummer," along with fellow drummer Ryan Vezina, guitarist M att Bowman and DJ Todd Griffin have averaged more than 250 shows a year since. The band was introduced in living rooms across the country on the hit TV show "America's Got Talent," where the group placed third out of more than 100,000 acts and became the first non-singing act to place in the top three in show history.
Recycled Percussion has appeared on the cover of USA TODAY, has performed on numerous television shows including the "Today Show," and most recently played their biggest show ever by performing on "China's Got Talent." The audience at the outdoor stadium was over 80,000 and the home viewership reached more than 610 million viewers. The band has also performed at the 2010 Latin Grammys, World MMA Awards, NBA and NFL halftime shows, convention general session openers, corporate events, college performances and more.
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The latest generation in car audio - it rocks all your favorite tunes from radio to SD card to iPhone®*! The most innovative and stylish car stereo from Boss Audio Systems, this unit lets you bring along all of your favorite tunes and rock down the highway like never before. The PLL synthesized AM/FM tuner pulls in all of your favorite radio programs and has 30 station presets plus RDS technology. It has a detachable face cradle for security and a snap-in docking cradle that lets you listen to music on your iPhone®. Also features front AUX port for your MP3 player, USB and SD card slot for music on memory sticks and cards, RCA outputs, ID-3 tag display, 4 channel by 80 watts power, single-DIN mounting, illuminated control buttons, preset EQ, quartz digital clock, wireless remote and more. Compatible with iPhone 4 and 4S. 1-year limited warranty. *iPhone® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.
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The use of a country colloquialism in Everett Bradley's case just doesn't seem right somehow, but there's no getting around it, so here goes.
For the record, I don't make it a habit to hang out in bars alone. Not that there's anything wrong in that. I'm old enough to do as I please, thank you.
Filling decorative containers with plants can be a great way to make your porch or patio more attractive. Containers are also a good option if you are short on space or don't have good garden soil. Here are some things to keep in mind.
Here's an unusual item submitted by our friend, Gerald Miels of Muncie. Let's see how many people know what this item is.
Hello, Whatziteers! We received several suggestions for Tom Smith's item that he submitted last week. The item shown is about 17 inches long, pivots and acts like a cam lock.
Donald and Helen (Hackerd) Alexander were married 70 years ago on April 15th at West Point Flying Field Chapel. Don had received his commission and pilots silver wings that morning. He later became a flight instructor on the B-17 Flying Fortress.
Dick and Bev Rumfelt were married April 19, 1964 in Muncie, and have lived here their entire lives.
Billy and Janet Sanders are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Allyson Sanders of Muncie, graduate of Indiana University East, to Kenny Stall, Son of Ken and Janice Stall, of Greenwood, graduate of Wabash College.
'I think that I shall never see/an appetizer as great as Vera Mae's baked brie.'
On Easter Sunday Yorktown United Methodist Church will have a sunrise service at 7:30 a.m. in the chapel, Easter breakfast at 8:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, a traditional service at 9:20 a.m.
If I were to ask you how you've spent Easter morning, I can think of a variety of ways you might answer that question.
WASHINGTON (AP) More than 100 years after dinosaurs were first displayed on the National Mall, T. rex the king is joining the Smithsonian collection after a 2,000-mile journey from Montana.
CHICAGO (AP) It's a beauty product fan's dream: a monthly box sent to the door filled with samples of lip glosses, face creams, hair treatments and nail polishes.
For Kelli Huth, it was living out West that helped hone her feelings for her Indiana home.
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TELLURIDE – "It really does take a village to manage this," Melinda Roalstad, a physician's assistant at Utah's Coalville Health Center, told a scanty audience at Monday night's Concussion Symposium organized by Telluride Middle/High School Athletic Director Mike Hughes and concerned parents.
Roalstad, who works with Think Head First, which describes its mission as "promoting awareness and management of concussion," was in Telluride to deliver some sobering statistics about the prevalence of concussion among young athletes, and the short- and long-term effects of head injuries on developing brains.
Her presentation kicked off with a short PBS documentary outlining the range of concussion's after-effects, including everything from headaches, nausea, dizziness, fatigue and memory problems to personality changes to the potentially lethal "Second Impact Syndrome," which causes, she said, "fifteen to eighteen deaths a year" among young people.
"Young people," whose brains are developing are, she emphasized, particularly "vulnerable to recurrent head trauma."
But survivors of Second Impact Syndrome experience life-altering consequences, as well, Roalstad said, and it's something to which any child who has had a concussion can be vulnerable.
In the US, she said, at least "55,000 high school football athletes have concussed," with the overall rate of concussion "one in 10" among football players. Young lacrosse, soccer and ice hockey players have a similar rate of concussion, she said, and among all young athletes, once a concussion occurs, the risk of danger from a second is high.
Eighty percent of the time that a concussion occurs, she said, "there is no loss of consciousness," and "between thirty and fifty percent" of concussions go undiagnosed. A concussion is especially dangerous because it's internal. "Unlike a bruised quad," she said, "you can't see it." With a bruised quad, where "you see the bruise, it hurts; you can feel it.
"You can't do that up here," she said, pointing to her head. "The only way you see it is in how the kid is functioning."
Among her recommendations for children who have concussed, in addition to the standard "rest" and "medical evaluation," are "no movies, no computer. You want to take out anything inputting into this brain – you want to take out all input to allow them to recover." And recovery is slow, as well: "One thing at a time," instead of going "all back at once."
Regarding concussion among young athletes, Roalstad continued, "females are at higher risk," being more vulnerable, she explained, because their necks are "less muscular."
A blow to the head is not necessary for a concussion, she added. "You can be concussed by being checked, in hockey, hard."
Most parents know the symptoms of concussion – pinprick pupils, headaches, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, seeming dazed and confused and unable to recall events that came immediately afterwards.
But Roalstad emphatically dismissed the long-held attitude of mounting a 24-hour watch for symptoms, and then declaring possible concussion victims home-free.
Sending a head-injury victim back into play, she intimated, is downright barbaric. "They may seem fine, but then an hour later, you see them deteriorate." That deterioration is an indicator of danger, she said, that "a mild injury has become very significant," something that can happen with head injuries "when they're not managed well."
And managing head injuries is what Think Head First is all about.
Roalstad, who works with the US Ski Team and other athletic programs, suggested one quick low-tech test for athletes sustaining head injuries: "A single-leg stance for 30 seconds," she said. "You wobble, you're out." And once you're out, she said, "With any athlete under 18, you do not return them the next day." And while the management of concussion is, she emphasized, "subjective," taking into account information gleaned from "immediate post-concussion assessment," the concussion history and neurological testing are key. She pronounced neurological testing "a cornerstone for protective management" that can, when a large enough institution adopts a testing program, cost as little as $10 to administer.
"We have learned so much in the last ten years" about concussion, she said. "How we manage these injuries has changed dramatically."
But attitudes about concussion need to catch up, she suggested. Too often, "kids keep going to a different doctor" until one signs the release form needed to get back into play. Legally, she said, parents can still overrule a doctor's decision that their child cannot compete, by signing a form stating: "I accept all responsibility, against medical recommendation," for further decline.
For more information, please visit thinkheadfirst.com/
The Many Faces of Concussion
Fact: Concussion is one of the most serious and prevalent medical problems at the high school level. Symptoms of concussion can be highly variable and present themselves at different times over the recovery process depending on many factors.
Individual assessment and recognition of any of the following symptoms is important to be aware of with mild head injuries. Often times these symptoms will be exacerbated during physical or cognitive activity.
Physical Symptoms
Balance Problems
Visual Problems
Sensitive to Light and Noise
Thought Processes Mentally
Feeling Slowed Down
Difficulty Concentrating
Difficulty Remembering
Sleep Patterns
Sleeping Less than Normal
Sleeping More than Normal
Trouble Falling Asleep
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This guidance is for employers and professionals in small, medium and large organisations, especially those working in human resources or occupational health. It will also be of interest to employees, trades union representatives and members of the public.
Recommendations for employers include:
- Develop an organisation-wide plan and introduce and monitor an organisation-wide, multi-component programme to encourage and support employees to be more physically active. (This could be part of a broader programme to improve health.)
- Encourage employees to walk, cycle or use another mode of transport involving physical activity to travel part or all of the way to and from work (for example, by developing a travel plan).
- Help employees to be physically active during the working day, for example, by encouraging them to take the stairs or walk to external meetings.
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I am not a winner of contests.
BUT, I just knew I was going to win one if not both of the contests at the Weaver Heritgage Day Festival this past Saturday. I was certain I was going to be wearing the sash that said I had made the BEST CORNBREAD or had the PRETTIEST PICKLING items. Was certain.
So back in the summer I scouted all over the county looking for Pickling Cucumbers. I handled them in the farmers market, the grocery stores, peoples gardens and everywhere just looking for the perfect pickling cukes. I asked folks about them and was told yeah, these will do......but I didnt buy. Then I called my mother in law that lives in a neighboring county, and she said well you need them to be a certain size and so on. Ok, back on the hunt for the most perfect cucumbers.
I finally was about to give up and I found a local farmer that was selling his wares and one of the produce items he had for sale was cucumbers. They were pretty too. They were green and firm but there was no sign that said they were pickling cucumbers. Now being new to the canning game, I thought you had to have PICKLING CUCUMBERS like that was a breed or a variety special to the recipe. After NOT buying them all these months, I had waited until almost the very last minute to get the job done, and time was wasting fast. So I bit the bullet and finally uttered those words that will live in the lady clerk's memory forevery. I know that because I can still hear her laughing at me. I walked to the counter and placed my money on the counter and asked her point blank when the pickling cucumbers would be in . She said "Honey, they are back there just take as many as you want and think you will need." I looked all over the counter. There was nothing telling me that they were pickling cucumbers, just plain on cukes on a shelf. So I go back and thats when she tells me that ANY cucumber can be pickled. Anything just about can be pickled. And she laughed. Out loud. Long and with a wheeze and a grab at her side. She asked me why I hadnt bought them all the other times I had been in there and I told her I was looking for PICKLING CUCUMBERS. More laughter. Ok, I bought them and came home.
I had gone to the store and gotten the rings, lids, and jars needed for the task. I had the sugar, the recipe the lime and all I needed was the Pickling Spices. Do you know how much they are charging for those things nowadays?
I almost fainted. Thought sure I could get them cheaper at a Dollar store somewhere, so after driving all over the county to save a dollar or less on a bottle of spices and the other stuff it took, I finally got the needed items to start pickling.
Now in the recipe book it says to wash the cucumbers before you put them in the lime water. Ok. I took each and every single cucumber and washed them, not rinsed them but held with one hand on the end and put dish liquid on them and washed them with the other hand. It was a strange motion if you were a neighbor and looked through the window at me doing this jerking motion about my waist high and if you looked from behind it looked strange, but I was indeed washing each and every cucumber with Dawn dish liquid and then rinsing them. Each one of them.
Got them all washed and dried and then I had to cut them into slices. OK. Did that. Put them in the lime water and left them and stirred them as it said. Cant be a metal pan, cant use a metal spoon, has to be a crock, etc. By now I am having some serious doubts about these pickles but I am half in and half out of the chore so might as well go on.
Out of the water they have to come and it said to wash them off, so again, I washed every single slice of limey cucumber. Every individual slice. It took hours. My back and body hurt so bad. Then I had to boil the stuff that goes over the packed jars. Forgot that you have to wash and sterilize the jars before you can pack them. So, I get the slices out of the crock, then have to put them back in the crock while I boil the jars and the lids to pack them. Now the stock pot that I am using to sterilize these jars and lids is several feet tall, so by the time you get it on the stove, its a little hard to work with since I am not a tall person so it called for getting a stool to stand on to stir the jars while they "cooked." No one tells you that they dont have to cook, just boil and sterilize. I cooked the jars and lids until there was no water left. Those were some hot rings, lids and jars. I got a very good steam bath from that incident. Back off the stool and back to the chips in the crock. Back and forth. I had seen this same movement of step up step down in videos of people trying to lose weight but had no idea you had to do this to make pickles.
Ok, we are now ready to put the clean jars on the counter and pack the slices in them. Did that. Got the sugary, spicy mixture in each jar and then sealed them and put them into their hot bath.
Back out, drained and ready to sit and listen to the jars seal. I was so excited.
The jars sealed and I was the proud owner of 12 pint jars of sweet/spicy pickles. I am so happy. And I am worn out.
So my lesson learned and the cost of the lesson was:
Cucumbers of almost any size can be pickled. They DO NOT have to have a sign on them that say Pickling cucumbers. :Price paid: $6.43 for 2 gallons of gas spent trying to find the perfect cucumbers with a sign that says PICKLING cukes.HOT WATER TO WASH EVERY SINGLE CUCUMBER AND SLICES 3 times each: $26.36 according to the Water Works and Sewer Board Bill I got for last month. JARS LIDS RINGS $30 Trips to find Jars, lids, rings, lime, $5.23 in gas.SUGAR $7 Vinegar $6 Spices $4
Now, looks to me like they could have made a sash that said Most Expensive Pickles. Then I would have won. So guess next year I just need to start earlier and them others better be worried cause this next year, I am taking home the ribbon for something............just see.


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Where: Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn.
Line: Ole Miss by 3
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Four-down territory
1. Tigers not wasting opportunities: Auburn's offense has been almost automatic when entering the red zone this season. The Tigers have scored on 13 of its 14 times inside the opponent's 20. Their 92.9 percent scoring percentage is tops in the Southeastern Conference, and puts them among 34 teams in FBS converting more than 90 percent of the time in the red zone.
2. Rebels prolific on punt returns: Ole Miss averages 23.2 yards every time it fields a punt, which is No. 1 in the SEC and fifth nationally. In fact, it almost doubles up SEC runner-up Alabama, which has averaged 12.5 yards per punt return this season. The Rebels will try to find some success against the Tigers, who allow the second-fewest on punt returns (0.5) of any team in the conference, right on the heels of LSU at 0.4.
3. Tigers' offense hitting its stride: Auburn is coming off its best half of the season offensively, as it gained 333 yards in the final 30 minutes of its game against LSU. Those kind of numbers haven't been seen at Auburn since Cam Newton was still around. The last time the Tigers had more than 300 yards in a half against a conference foe since the first half of the 2010 SEC Championship Game when Auburn rolled up 348 yards against South Carolina.
4. Alabama is Rebels' home for another week: Ole Miss returns to the state for the second straight week, following a 25-0 defeat to top-ranked Alabama this past Saturday in Tuscaloosa. With their game at Jordan-Hare Stadium today, it marks the first time the Rebels have played in Alabama in consecutive weeks since 1932. Ole Miss lost both contests, falling 24-13 to the Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa and 14-7 to the Tigers in Montgomery.
Key matchup
Tre Mason, Cameron Artis-Payne and Corey Grant vs. Ole Miss front seven: In its first three games of the season, Ole Miss allowed an average of 114.3 yards a game on the ground to Vanderbilt, Southeast Missouri State and Texas, respectively. Then the Rebels played the Crimson Tide. By the time Alabama was done, it had gained 254 rushing yards. And while some may point to the two long touchdown runs — a 68-yarder by T.J. Yeldon and a 50-yarder from Kenyan Drake — as aberrations, those 118 yards can't be removed from the final total. And that should bring a smile to the faces of Mason, Artis-Payne and Grant. While Grant was slowed with an ankle injury against LSU, Mason picked up the slack and ran for 132 yards and two touchdowns against a talented LSU front With Grant back and Artis-Payne likely to play a bigger role this week, the Tigers will test the Rebels' rush defense for the second week in a row.
Both teams run hurry-up, no-huddle schemes and should be able to move the ball with success today. The difference then, comes down to the Rebels being more familiar with head coach Hugh Freeze's system after playing 17 games under him since the beginning of last season. Any way one wants to spin it, Ole Miss has simply had more time to understand exactly what Freeze wants to do. After four games, Auburn hasn't reached that point with Gus Malzahn. Regardless, this should be a nip-and-tuck contest until the end, and it would register as a shock if the final margin isn't single-digits either way. ... Ole Miss 28, Auburn 24.


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Guadaloupe - Deshaies
March 15, 2012
We set sail at 0300hrs and after an uneventful night sail arrived at Deshaies and were anchored by 0900hrs. We had porridge on route and each had a further hours sleep so arrived fairly fresh.
The town is a quaint 2 street affair that gave us fresh bagettes and pastries. We mavelled at the diving pelicans fishing in their kamakazi style.
I repaired the dodger which had come off when we broached coming up the leeward side of Dominica. Katabatic or tumbling winds hit us at 33 knots and over powered our genoa until we were tipped on our side. Although we then spun into wind and rigvhted immediately. The force of water on the dodger broke the cable ties. Soon fixed and now as good as new.
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In which the LB community as a whole ranks the top draft prospects.
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Another week in the books, another week of prospect watching including the intro of "The Fourth Freshman."
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Hi folks,
Since I upgraded my phone to 1.1.4 and restored my contacts (via backed up .wab file) most people show up as their number instead of their name when they call or text me.
If I re-input peoples numbers the problem still occurs.
If I send a text to somebody it shows up in my "outbox" as going to their name, but when they reply this will go under their number instead.
Sometimes when they call it works, othertimes not.
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The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is reminding deer hunters to keep in mind the Sportsmen Against Hunger program this fall.
While this year's deer proclamation allows only one deer gun license per hunter, families with more than one license might want to consider donating a deer to this worthy cause. In addition, hunters with an archery and muzzleloader license can help as well.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department urges deer hunters to find their license and check it for accuracy.
Every year the Game and Fish Department's licensing section receives last-minute inquiries from hunters who can't find their license. When that happens, it's difficult to try to get a replacement license in time for the season opener.
Another reason to check the license now is to make sure the unit and species is what was intended.
North Dakota's roadside pheasant survey conducted in late July and August suggests much improved production this spring, meaning more young birds added to the population and a better fall population in all areas of the state.
Stan Kohn, upland game management supervisor for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, said the survey shows total pheasants statewide are up 59 percent from last year. In addition, brood observations were up 65 percent, and the average brood size was up 16 percent. The final summary is the result of 255 runs made along 106 brood routes across North Dakota.
North Dakota's two-day youth pheasant season is Oct. 6-7. Legally licensed residents and nonresidents ages 15 and younger may hunt roosters statewide.
Resident youth hunters, regardless of age, must possess a fishing, hunting and furbearer certificate and general game and habitat license. Nonresident youth hunters from states that provide a reciprocal licensing agreement for North Dakota residents qualify for North Dakota resident licenses. Otherwise, nonresident youth hunters must purchase a nonresident small game license.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department's annual fall wetland survey indicates fair wetland conditions statewide for duck hunting. However, hunters will need to plan ahead because most areas of the state are substantially drier than last year.
Rost, Hecker Named to Game and Fish Advisory Board
Governor Jack Dalrymple has appointed Tom Rost of Devils Lake and Dwight Hecker of Fairfield to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department's advisory board.
The governor appoints eight Game and Fish Department advisors, each representing a multi-county section of the state, to serve as a liaison between the department and public.
Rost, an avid hunter and angler, replaces Tracy Gardner, Devils Lake, in District 3. Hecker, a farmer-rancher, replaces Wayne Gerbig of Amidon in District 8. Gerbig and Gardner's terms expired on June 30.
Friday, Sept. 14 at noon signals the start of a nine-and-a-half day deer hunting season for youth ages 12-15.
Licensed youth ages 12 and 13 are allowed to hunt statewide, but only for antlerless white-tailed deer. Deer hunters age 14 or 15 with a "youth season" license can hunt statewide for any deer, except antlerless mule deer in units 3B1, 3B2, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4F. In addition, a special license is required to hunt antlered mule deer in those same units.
More than 2,000 licenses for antlerless deer are still available after the North Dakota Game and Fish Department recently completed its second lottery drawing.
These remaining licenses will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Sept. 19. These licenses are only available to individuals who have not already received a lottery or landowner license, and are valid only during the regular deer gun season, Nov. 9-25.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is reminding bowhunters that hunting deer over bait is now prohibited in deer units 3C, 3E1, 3E2, 3F1 and 3F2.
Expansion of the area in which hunting over bait is no longer allowed is in response to recent discoveries of chronic wasting disease in deer in part of southwestern North Dakota. In 2011 only unit 3F2, where the first two CWD positive deer were taken, was closed to hunting over bait.
North Dakota hunters should expect to see a slight increase in sharp-tailed grouse and Hungarian partridge numbers this hunting season, based on spring survey numbers. However, the ruffed grouse population continues on a downward trend.
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Rara's 2014 NFL Mock Draft
Round 1. Darqueze Dennard, CB; Michigan State
Round 2. Stephon Tuitt, DE; Notre Dame
Round 3a. TRADED
Round 3b. Donte Moncrief, WR; Ole Miss
Round 4. C.J. Fiedorowicz, TE; Iowa
Round 5a. Ryan Carrethers, DT; Arkansas State
Round 5b. Ryan Groy, OG; Wisconsin
Round 6a. E.J. Gaines, CB; Missouri
Round 6b. Trevor Reilly, OLB; Utah
Round 7. Anthony Fera, K; Texas
Our offensive line and RB are horrendous.
Decastro was supposed to be a top notch RG and he got walked back into Ben by Atkins on more than one occasion last night, completely over matched and that's disheartening.
Here's some potential wins (maybe) Jets (Geno Smith), Oakland (Terrell Pryor) and Cleveland (Weeden) twice, the defense can win any one of those 4 games because the quarterback on the other team isn't even college caliber.
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1.15) Ra'Shede Hageman - DE
2.47) Jason Verrett - CB
3.97) CJ Fiedorowicz - TE
4.114) Brandon Coleman - WR
5.145) Lamin Barrow - ILB
5.173) Terrance Mitchell - CB
7.207) Jay Bromley - DT
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- Jimmo v. Sebelius Settlement Agreement – Program Manual Clarifications (Fact Sheet)
As explained in the previously-issued Jimmo v. Sebelius Settlement Agreement Fact Sheet (see Downloads section on the SNF PPS web page), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing revised portions of the relevant program manuals used by Medicare contractors. For additional information, please see the Jimmo v. Sebelius Settlement Agreement – Program Manual Clarifications (Fact Sheet) [PDF, 416KB] . The Manual Updates to Clarify Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF), Home Health (HH), and Outpatient (OPT) Coverage Pursuant to Jimmo vs. Sebelius can be found in CR 8458 and in associated MLN Matters Article, MM8458.
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AUSTIN -- Clad in the color orange, hundreds of abortion rights supporters crowded the Texas Capitol Sunday.
With a vote scheduled over controversial legislation that would add sweeping restrictions on abortions and abortion providers, a sea of people waited anxiously to show lawmakers Texas women are watching.
"Thousands of Texas women will not be able to seek healthy, safe care if they choose to exercise their constitutional right," said abortion rights supporter Katie Jackson.
"We're here to fight another battle that we thought we fought and won in the 70s and here we go again," said Sandy Burton of Cedar Park. "I hope they get the message that there are a whole lot of people against what they're standing for right now and that they can't ignore us."
"We're tired of people treading on us, we're against the war on women, and we're here to stay and to fight," said Abbey Griscon.
Though fewer in number, abortion rights opponents said the bills have plenty of supporters as well.
"Ours are still in church," said Carol Everett of the Heidi Group, who argues the laws requiring abortion clinics to adhere to the same facilities standards as ambulatory surgical clinics and abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals are needed to ensure the safety of women seeking an abortion.
"We don't want the bottom feeders of the medical profession in this state delivering this kind of surgical care for women," added Kyleen Wright of Texans for Life. "So this is going to make abortion a lot safer for women and a lot rarer."
Opponents of the legislation warn it would shut down all but five abortion clinics in Texas, but state Rep. Jodie Laubenberg (R-Parker), author of the legislation in the House, disagrees.
"It's a very lucrative industry, and they have the money and the ability that they can raise their standards," Laubenberg told KVUE in an interview Thursday. The Republican majority supports the bills, but Democrats hope to use parliamentary procedure Sunday to derail or delay their passage.
Warned to refrain from outbursts, the gallery expressed support for comments against the bills by waving their hands. Many had signed up to speak at a public committee hearing Thursday night that stretched into Friday morning before testimony was cut short.
"Members in my nearly 20 years in this House I have never seen anything like this," state Rep. Jessica Farrar (D-Houston) said while speaking on personal privilege Sunday evening. "Not the level of participation, nor the level of disrespect for witnesses."
Despite the warnings, Farrar's speech ended in a standing ovation from the packed gallery. If passed by the House, the Senate must still approve HB 60 and HB 16 as well as any changes to SB 5. Meanwhile the clock is counting down on the first special session of the 83rd Texas Legislature, which ends midnight Tuesday.


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Its normal to have doubts in life. Things dont always pan out, and you are bound to make mistakes in, say, love or a job interview . But theres a problem with regularly assuming the worst outcome. Out of ego protection or a dip in self-assurance, you prepare for possible failure and, thus, inadvertently sabotage your chances.
How do you get out of this rut? You need to become cognizant of any pessimistic phrases you habitually feed yourself and switch your thinking to make it more cooperative with your ambitions. Kind of faking optimism. Here, six harmful thoughts and the instant trick to boost your confidence.
DESTRUCTIVE THOUGHT #1: "I'm Not a People Person."
Many chicks resort to this spin to explain why they dont effortlessly attract tons of attention at parties or keep people spellbound with witty conversation. But for the most part, its just an escape clause to avoid the awkwardness almost everyone feels when it comes to chatting and mingling.
By ascribing it to your personality, you convince yourself that its something you cant change and it isnt your fault that youre not a social butterfly, explains life coach Judith Wright, author of The One Decision.
But the more you repeat this to yourself, the more it causes your social life to fester leaving you less likely to connect with potential dates and pals. And this reinforces the idea that youre just not good with people, trapping you in a negative cycle.
Mental flip: First, understand that pretty much everyone gets anxious when it comes to striking up conversations with strangers. Once you realize that this is very common, you wont be so hard on yourself if you dont leave an event with a bunch of new phone numbers, says Wright. Then redefine people person so that the new definition more realistically reflects your personality. For example, you might not be a natural party girl who meets dozens of guys or career contacts at every function, but you may be someone whos really good at connecting with one or two interesting men or a potential boss.
This is a much more positive way of thinking, so youre more likely to succeed, says Wright.
DESTRUCTIVE THOUGHT #2: "If I Get Too Excited, I'll Jinx Things."
By some strange act of mental voodoo, you truly believe youll ruin a career move, a date with a new dude, or other awesome event by getting keyed up about it. Its a protective move: The only way not to be disappointed if things dont work out is to keep your excitement muffled, explains Lisa Firestone, PhD, coauthor of Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice.
Problem is, when you stifle your enthusiasm, youre subconsciously telling yourself that you dont expect a happy ending...which affects your drive and, thus, becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Also, others are likely to be influenced by your underlying negativity say youre going for a promotion but your boss senses a lack of passion, so you may not land the gig.
Mental flip: While its wise not to get so wound up that you put all of your eggs in one basket, youll increase your odds of success if you let yourself fully feel your excitement, says Firestone. In other words, daydream about that new guy becoming your boyfriend...but hold off on assuming hes The One.
When you allow yourself to imagine good things, the exhilaration fuels you and improves your chances of success, says Firestone. Even if things fail, your excitement makes you feel more alive and up for another try."
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Herbs for an Over Reactive Immune System
Autoimmunity is another name for an over-reactive immune system. It is the inability of the body to recognize its own cells, down to the submolecular levels. This results in the body attacking its own constituents leading to diseases known in medical circles as autoimmune diseases. Correct immune responses are crucial for immune system health in vertebrates so that the body does not destroy its own healthy cells. Some commonly known examples of autoimmune diseases are diabetes mellitus, multiple sclerosis, Hashimoto's thyroiditis and rheumatoid arthritis.
One of the biggest challenges that the immune system faces is the rampant practice of using the antibiotic alternative whenever a disease is spotted. Allopathic antibiotics are based on a solitary compound, which means:
- They cannot differentiate between disease causing bacteria and bacteria that are actually beneficial for the body. These antibiotics will destroy the bacteria in the intestines useful for the easy processing of solid wastes as easily as they will destroy bacteria.
- They can be broken by bacteria and used for their own growth and multiplication. Over time these bacteria develop resistance and the antibiotic becomes ineffective against them.
Herbal antibiotics can prove to be a better alternative because of their complex compounds and multiple nutrients. They carry a large advantage over the allopathic antibiotics that should be used only in emergencies.
This immune system is a new frontier of study and researchers have not been able to pinpoint the mechanism that makes the immune system go awry. It is, however, suggested that certain drugs and chemical agents may be responsible for the onset of autoimmune diseases. Overexposure to pesticides and accumulation of toxins in the body may also induce autoimmunity.
All of this evidence directly hints that a natural diet and herbs for immune system can play an important role in preventing autoimmunity.
- Astragalus membranaceus is a tonic and a medicinal plant. Known as Huang-Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine, it activates the natural defense mechanism of the body by increasing the numbers and activity of white blood cells (WBC's) - cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi to prevent disease.
- Andrographis herb is another herb that stimulates production of antibodies and WBC's.
- Usnea is actually two plants in one. The inner part is a powerful immune stimulant and is known to be as powerful as penicillin against certain strains of bacteria.
- Mushrooms and other fungi have long been used in traditional therapies to fight disease. Shiitake mushrooms have been the mainstay of Chinese medicine to mobilize the immune system. Ganoderma mushrooms, in addition to immune boosting properties, have been shown to breakdown and dissolve tumors.
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- Echinacea is probably the most famous herb for strengthening a weakened immune system.
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The UN Trust Fund in Support of Actions to Eliminate Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund) was established by UN General Assembly resolution 50/166 in 1996 and is managed by UN Women on behalf of the UN system. The UN Trust Fund is the only multilateral grant-making mechanism exclusively devoted to supporting local and national efforts to end violence against women and girls.
Since it began operations 1997, the UN Trust Fund has delivered more than US$60 million to 317 initiatives in 124 countries and territories. Grant-making focuses on supporting the implementation of existing laws, policies and action plans that address violence against women and girls. Grants support:
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The UN Trust Fund supports the UN Secretary-General's UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign. UNiTE brings together a host of UN agencies and organizations and galvanizes action across the UN system to prevent and eliminate violence against women in all its forms. Specifically, the UN Trust Fund contributes to implementation of the five key outcomes declared in the campaign's Framework for Action: the enforcement of national laws, the implementation of multi-sectoral action plans, support to data collection systems, the creation of social mobilization and prevention strategies, and addressing sexual violence in conflict situations.
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By Alan McIntosh
The Accountant in Bankruptcy has laid before the Scottish Parliament The Bankruptcy Fees Etc (Scotland) Regulations 2012.
These regulations will double the cost of a debtor's application for bankruptcy from the 1st of June 2012 by 100% from £100 to £200.
This is the first indication the Scottish Government are intent on making the poorest pay more to obtain relief from their debts, which I warned of recently in my article in the Scottish Law Journal The Firm.
With approximately 42% of all bankruptcies being low income low asset applications (LILA) and many living on as little as £56.25 per week, this will mean up to 4 weeks income.
That's four weeks where the money received is required to buy food, toiletries and pay heating bills.
What's worse the Accountant in Bankruptcy have justified the price hike by making a comparison with the cost of bankruptcy applications in the rest of the UK, where the total cost is £700.
This fails to highlight, however, the fact the equivalent of a LILA application in England and Wales is a Debt Relief Order and is only £90.
So Scotland's poorest will now pay double what debtor's in the rest of the UK do.
They ominously justify the change with reference to the rising unit cost of administering a bankruptcy, due to reducing numbers of applications each year.
With many less now able to apply, the numbers will continue to fall and the costs will rise, meaning coupled with the swingeing cuts to the AIB's funding, future hikes in prices will be inevitable.
In the sterile, statistic filled language of the AIB, what is missing is the human impact of these changes.
Bankruptcy is now primarily a debt relief remedy for some of Scotland's poorest, providing them with protection from daily harassment and incessant demands from creditors to borrow more to pay off debts.
The AIB fees will now mean access to relief will be denied to many and more will turn to illegal money lenders and pay day loan companies to manage their debts.
The Scottish Government's policy is not only reckless and uncompassionate; it's incredibly harsh. It will force many into worse poverty.
The Regulations were laid before Parliament on the 20th of April and are subject to negative procedure.
This means unless another member of the Scottish Parliament makes a motion that they be annulled, they will be implemented.
I will not only be lobbying for a MSP to make such a motion but I am urging Citizen Advice Scotland and Money Advice Scotland to do the same.
Recently, Money Advice Scotland issued a statement in response to another article I wrote for The Firm. In which they stated their funding from the AIB "has not and will not constrain …[them]…from challenging government…".
I was encouraged to hear this and hope they and Citizen Advice Scotland can unite to lead the sector and ensure wisdom prevails...before we all weep!